Sounds like lots of soup makers are doing the healthy thing.
At least there has been no mention of a can opener in this thread .... yet !
We have family coming down to stay over Xmas .. they have requested Leek and Potato. I have suggested we make it an experience. They come with me to the allotment. They can dig the leeks out as well as the spuds.
We will then call in the pub on the way home for a couple .. followed by me overseeing, while they make the soup .. they cant wait.
Happy days !